Homeless & Crisis Assistance
Homeless to be Counted throughout State
January 29, 2010 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
A statewide count of homeless Kentuckians of all ages living in shelters, on the streets, and other places not meant for human habitation is being coordinated by Kentucky Housing Corporation. The count will also include precariously housed Kentuckians, defined as people living in substandard housing conditions, doubled- or tripled-up with family and friends, or expecting eviction within seven days.
HOMELESS ARABIAN HORSES FIND A NEW HOME AND A NEW PURPOSE
January 4, 2010 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
LEXINGTON, KY - January 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — “Why did gorgeous horses like those need new homes?” is a question frequently asked by disbelieving park visitors about the stunning, black Arabian horses which recently arrived at the Kentucky Horse Park.
Yarmuth Announces Recovery Act Funding for Youth Job Training Initiatives in Louisville
November 24, 2009 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - November 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) announced that YouthBuild Louisville will receive $100,000 in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to fund vocational instruction programs and energy-efficient building training for Louisville young people
Gov. Beshear, First Lady help “Feed the Need” as part of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
November 23, 2009 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
LEXINGTON, KY - November 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Leading by example, Gov. Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear visited God’s Pantry Food Bank today to volunteer distributing food as part of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Kentucky
First Lady Announces Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Kentucky
November 10, 2009 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
FRANKFORT, KY - November 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — First Lady Jane Beshear, joined by homeless advocates and other state officials, today announced November 15-21, 2009 as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Kentucky.
Governor Announces Homelessness Prevention and Housing Program Funding
September 24, 2009 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
FRANKFORT, KY - September 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear, along with Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) Chief Executive Officer Richard L. McQuady, today announced the recipients of Kentucky’s Housing and Emergency Assistance Reaching The Homeless (KY HEARTH) Program grant funds. This initiative is part of the national American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 and the federal Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program. Lexington, Louisville and Covington received direct allocations. KHC administers the balance of the state’s portion.KY HEARTH helps prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and helps those who are experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized. Through the ARRA, 47 projects proposed by nonprofit agencies and local governments across the state are receiving a total of $11,607,352 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Gov. Beshear Announces New Homelessness Prevention and Housing Program
May 27, 2009 Posted by KHC
FRANKFORT, KY - May 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear, along with Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) Chief Executive Officer Richard L. McQuady, and Kentucky Interagency Council on Homelessness (KICH) Chair Kentucky Sen. Gerald Neal, today announced that Kentucky has applied for more than $18.5 million for a new program to provide rental assistance and services to prevent people from becoming homeless and to help those who are experiencing homelessness.
Governor Beshear Announces $52 million in Federal Stimulus funds for Kentucky Energy Programs
May 21, 2009 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
FRANKFORT, KY - May 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Underscoring his vision to make Kentucky a national leader in energy, Governor Steve Beshear announced today a $52 million blueprint to create nearly 600 jobs by increasing efficiency and renewable energy efforts in schools, farms, homes, government buildings and private sector initiatives throughout the Commonwealth.
Kentucky Interagency Council on Homelessness to Meet
May 18, 2009 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
May 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Kentucky Interagency Council on Homelessness will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 10:30 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time, Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at the Capital Plaza Hotel, 405 Wilkinson Boulevard, Frankfort.
Gov. Beshear announces $2 million grant to Housing Authority of Bowling Green
May 12, 2009 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
BOWLING GREEN, KY - May 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear today announced that the Housing Authority of Bowling Green (HABG) has been awarded $2,032,551 from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) to help low-income families and individuals purchase homes that have been foreclosed and abandoned in the wake of the country’s economic crisis.
Gov. Beshear announces Housing Grants in Lexington
April 30, 2009 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
LEXINGTON, KY - April 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear today announced that the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) and REACH (Resources, Education and Assistance for Community Housing) have been awarded grants from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) to help families and individuals purchase homes that have been foreclosed and abandoned in the wake of the country’s economic crisis.
Governor Beshear, Mayor Newberry Promote Energy Efficiency at Group Home
April 23, 2009 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
Canaan House receives energy efficiency improvements as part of a program to reduce energy costs. LEXINGTON, KY - April 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear recognized Earth Day in Lexington today at a shelter that is receiving extensive energy efficiency improvements as a part of Kentucky’s Clean Energy Corps (KCEC)
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee to Meet
April 9, 2009 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
April 09, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 1:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Kentucky Housing Corporation, 1231 Louisville Road, Frankfort
Gov. Beshear announces $37 million for communities, residents to combat home, property foreclosures
March 2, 2009 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
FRANKFORT, KY - March 02, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear today announced that Kentucky will use $37 million in federal funding to help communities respond to the effects of high home and property foreclosures in the wake of the country’s economic crisis
Kentucky’s Homeless Numbers Released
June 13, 2008 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
Count Reveals Over 7,000 Homeless Individuals Across State on a Single Day
Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC), the state housing finance agency, announced that 7,136 homeless individuals were counted during the statewide Point-In-Time Homeless Count, which took place between the hours of 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., local time, on January 24, 2008.
